The New York Yankees are hoping Giancarlo Stanton is on his way back to the lineup. The superstar slugger has not played this season while dealing with an elbow injury, but is closing in on his return,

BOSTON – At long last, the Yankees have a series circled for Giancarlo Stanton’s return — at least in pencil. The club is expecting Stanton to be activated off the IL during their upcoming four-game series against the Angels in The Bronx, with his season debut potentially happening either Monday or Tuesday, Aaron Boone indicated on Saturday.

With three Minor League rehab games under Giancarlo Stanton’s belt and a fourth nixed on Saturday due to concerns about inclement weather, the Yankees slugger could be taking his next official swings in a big league batter’s box.

At least one American League scout believes the New York Yankees would be making a mistake by bringing Giancarlo Stanton up before the weekend series with the Boston Red Sox is over. Just a few days after Stanton began his rehab assignment with Double-A ...

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was 3-for-7 with four RBI and a walk in two rehab games with the Somerset Patriots this week, but a scout watching feels the slugger isn't ready to hit major-league pitching. Photo courtesy Somerset Patriots

George Lombard, the Yankees’ top prospect, has impressed just about everyone in the organization. That includes the rehabbing Stanton.